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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.55, 6,246.70 and 2,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.55, 6,246.70 and 2,522.70 is: 3,782.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.55 : 6,246.70 = 2,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.55/6,246.70 = 2,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.55x = 6,246.70 × 2,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.55x = 15,758,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758,550.09/4,166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.16

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